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Kini Family History

Kini Name Meaning

Indian (Maharashtra): Kashyap Brahmin name from kinvi a term of unexplained etymology denoting people who traditionally cultivated herbs and treated illnesses with them.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: King, Kind, Kinn, Kivi, Kin, Rini, Bini, Kint, Nini, Mini

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Where is the Kini family from?

You can see how Kini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kini family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kini families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kini families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kini's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kini families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kini. 60% of Kini men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Kini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kini census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 206 immigration records available for the last name Kini. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 501 military records available for the last name Kini. For the veterans among your Kini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kini lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kini in 1972 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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